metroMagazine • The Spirit of Omaha
ANDREA “ANDY” HOIG
Andy Hoig has been a strong supporter of the hospitality industry for over 20 years. As the owner and publisher of metroMAGAZINE, Ms. Hoig and her publications have featured and photographed local restaurants, chefs and the community’s culinary enterprises and their fundraising events since 1990.
ARISTIDES “ARTY” ABARIOTES
Arty Abariotes became a part of the local hospitality industry by partnering with Rusty Harmsen and opening Mr. Toad’s in the Old Market. The duo later established Spaghetti Works Restaurant, which has expanded to Lincoln, Ralston and Des Moines, as well as Gallagher’s Restaurant. Even as a silent partner in these operations, he remains a great influence to young people involved in the industry. (FAR LEFT)
STEPHEN H. SIMON
Steve Simon and his brothers were inspired to build the Omaha Steaks Company to become a worldclass processor of meat products. Simon is best known for his contribution to the food service industry by establishing customers across the United States. (IMMEDIATE LEFT)
DENIS J. HALL
While in Vietnam, Hall opened a restaurant that was only open two hours a day. This started a career with many moves that led him back to Omaha where he opened Fernando’s in 1993. Over the past few years, Hall has served as an officer or board member for the Omaha Restaurant Association as well as the Nebraska Restaurant Association. m
HALL OF FAME DINNER INFORMATION SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2010 5 p.m. Hors D'oeuvres Reception 6 p.m. Dinner and Program Entertainment by Chris Saub Band Food prepared by MCC’s Institute for the Culinary Arts Metropolitan Community College Fort Omaha Campus Bldg. 22 The Institute for the Culinary Arts Enter at 32nd and Sorensen Pkwy $75 per ticket A benefit for culinary scholarships For ticket information contact the Omaha Restaurant Association at www.dineoutomaha.com or 402-493-4739